Should you write your own will? Will-making software and web sites seem to make the process easy for less money and hassle than seeing an attorney, but the Consumerist reports these are best for only the simplest of wills.

Three DIY will-making products—LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer and Quicken WillMaker Plus—were evaluated on a number of quality measures by a law school professor who specializes in estates and trusts. He found that all three produced wills that are better than having no will at all and can be good for thinking about estate planning...but there were problems inherent with all of the DIY products if you have anything but very simple will-making needs. For example, two had outdated information. Also, some specific tax and trust issues couldn't be handled by the software. (Of the three, by the way, WillMaker Plus was rated best for drawing up a simple will.)

If you have dependents, special tax issues, want to address digital assets, or just want to make sure your will is as comprehensive as can be, your best bet is to consult a lawyer. Photo by Ken Mayer.